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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,842.75, 346,139.89 and 148,850.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,842.75, 346,139.89 and 148,850.52 is: 205,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,842.75 : 346,139.89 = 148,850.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,842.75/346,139.89 = 148,850.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,842.75x = 346,139.89 × 148,850.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,842.75x = 51,523,102,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,523,102,619.24/250,842.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,400.01

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